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Oblik No. 816

Re-entered 17 Jan 1991

Oblik No. 816 (NORAD 21035, COSPAR 1990-115A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jan 1991, launched on 26 Dec 1990 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Oblik programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Oblik bus, with a mass of 2,655 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1990
launched
1991
re-entered
1
year on orbit
2,655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Dec 1990 · on the Oblik mission
Operational17 Jan 1991 · entered service
Retired17 Jan 1991 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Jan 1991 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID21035
COSPAR1990-115A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude234 × 340 km
Inclination82.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 816?

Oblik No. 816 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jan 1991, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1990. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Oblik No. 816 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 816 re-entered on 17 Jan 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 816?

Oblik No. 816 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.